Research methods and methodologies in education
Material type: TextPublication details: Los Angeles : SAGE, 2012Description: xxxiv, 417 p. : illISBN: 9780857020390 (pbk.); 9780857020383Subject(s): Education | Education researchDDC classification: 370.72 Summary: "This straightforward and jargon-free book will provide students with the theoretical understandings, practical knowledge and skills they need to carry out independent research. The international contributors identify key research methodologies, data collection tools and analysis methods and focus on the direct comparisons between them. Each chapter sets out the strengths and weaknesses of a key research method by: identifying specific research designs; presenting a series of relevant data collection tools; highlighting which analytical methods can be used. The chapters cover the full range of methods and methodologies, including internet research, mixed methods, and ethnographic research. Additional online materials are also available including links to useful journal articles. This is a key book for M-level students and other postgraduates within Education and Educational Research Methods courses."--Cover p. [4].Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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BK | Kannur University Central Library Stack | Stack | 370.72 RES (Browse shelf (Opens below)) | Available | 31771 |
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370.72 KOS/A Action research for improving educational practice : | 370.72 OLI/U Understanding the research process / | 370.72 PUN/I Introduction to research methods in education / | 370.72 RES Research methods and methodologies in education | 370.721 LIC/U Understanding and evaluating qualitative educational research / | 370.76 RAD/B B.Ed. entrance examination | 370.76 SHA/V UGC NET/SLET : education |
"This straightforward and jargon-free book will provide students with the theoretical understandings, practical knowledge and skills they need to carry out independent research. The international contributors identify key research methodologies, data collection tools and analysis methods and focus on the direct comparisons between them. Each chapter sets out the strengths and weaknesses of a key research method by: identifying specific research designs; presenting a series of relevant data collection tools; highlighting which analytical methods can be used. The chapters cover the full range of methods and methodologies, including internet research, mixed methods, and ethnographic research. Additional online materials are also available including links to useful journal articles. This is a key book for M-level students and other postgraduates within Education and Educational Research Methods courses."--Cover p. [4].
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